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Long Term Food storage
RONSERESURPLUS:
REALLY LONG food storage:
Properly packaged, low-moisture foods stored at room temperature or cooler (75?F/24?C or lower) remain nutritious and edible much longer than previously thought according to findings of recent scientific studies. Estimated shelf life for many products has increased to 30 years or more (see chart for new estimates of shelf life). Previous estimates of longevity were based on "best-if-used-by" recommendations and experience. Though not studied, sugar, salt, baking soda (essential for soaking beans), and vitamin C in tablet form also store well long-term. Some basic foods do need more frequent rotation, such as vegetable oil every 1 to 2 years.
While there is a decline in nutritional quality and taste over time, depending on the original quality of food and how it was processed, packaged, and stored, the studies show that even after being stored long-term, the food will help sustain life in an emergency.
For tips on how to best preserve longer-term food storage products, see Longer-Term Supply.
Food New "Life Sustaining" Shelf-Life
Estimates (In Years)
Wheat 30+
White rice 30+
Corn 30+
Sugar 30+
Pinto beans 30
Apple slices 30
Macaroni 30
Rolled oats 30
Potato flakes 30
Powdered milk 20
Carrots 20
thatGuy:
Is that powdered milk product, nonfat powdered milk or what?? I've heard that its only a 6 month shelf life.
RONSERESURPLUS:
That Guy
RON L here
Yes, as Far as I understand the Shelf Life is same for non-fat as well as regular Powdered Mik?
Jeremy Knauff:
Any data on other types of beans? I would assume it should be about the same for all, but you know what they say about assuming.
Texas Patriot:
Our long term food storage consist of mostly freeze dried foods.
We do store the usual beans and rice as well, but I would prefer not to have to count on beans and rice everyday.
We also pressure can an assortment of items for regular rotation.
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